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some even include fda logos in their advertising. the fda doesn't have anything to do with approving or licensing pharmacies. licensing a pharmacy as you probably know is actually done at the state level. these websites also tend to offer deep discounts with prices that people might think seem too good to be true. and that is probably because in fact it is too good to be true. so be safe rx is trying to focus on some of these issues, understand what american consumers are looking for, but also help them to help themselves to be safe. our new website is www.fda.gov be safe rx. we provide important information about the risks and provide advice how consumers can protect themselves from fraudulent online pharmacies. patients and caregivers can go to the site to better understand the potential risk of what they are buying and who they are buying from when using the internet. the campaign also includes fact sheets and other consumer friendly tools to help patients and caregivers make smart, safe choices when purchasing medications online.
some even include fda logos in their advertising. the fda doesn't have anything to do with approving or licensing pharmacies. licensing a pharmacy as you probably know is actually done at the state level. these websites also tend to offer deep discounts with prices that people might think seem too good to be true. and that is probably because in fact it is too good to be true. so be safe rx is trying to focus on some of these issues, understand what american consumers are looking for, but also...
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that's what's gone wrong and why the fda has to step up supervision to these pharmacies. once it gets in, it's not contagious so everyone watching, you shouldn't think you're going to get this if you didn't get an infection. you can't. but you could get it if you had one of these infections that came from this particular compounding pharmacy over the last several weeks. >> do they keep track? >> they do. >> if you call your doctor, would they know? >> exactly. you have to check with the doctor and say where did it come from? then you have to be on the lookout. after a few weeks you won't get t. >> you get fever, headache, malaise. with fungal meningitis you don't get the same rip roaring symptoms as bacterial. >> what is malaise. >>> fatigue, tired, no energy. >> why don't they shut this place down? >> it's done. >> that's right. not just this place, i'm -- sheer shutting this play -- place down. i'm worried across the board. >> i have to tell you also, yes and no, but there's 7500 of these compounding companies that are actually quite helpful. it's not just to really say
that's what's gone wrong and why the fda has to step up supervision to these pharmacies. once it gets in, it's not contagious so everyone watching, you shouldn't think you're going to get this if you didn't get an infection. you can't. but you could get it if you had one of these infections that came from this particular compounding pharmacy over the last several weeks. >> do they keep track? >> they do. >> if you call your doctor, would they know? >> exactly. you have...
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the fda declined an interview with to the contrary but released the following statement. "fda is constantly monitoring the science on the substances or products it regulates, including bpa. fda's strategy to address concerns about bpa is founded on science; we have invested significant resources to research and review any and all scientific findings." >> the fda, the food and drug administration, can regulate chemicals that can get into our food. bisphenol a isn't only going into our food, in fact it's not considered a direct food additive. it's an indirect food additive, in that it makes its way into the food by leeching out of the containers that come in contact with the food. and so the legislative authority isn't straight forward. >> as an indirect additive the fda is limited in its ability to regulate bpa. bpa is protected by its use in interstate commerce, making it difficult for the fda to restrict use. >> there is a lot of push-back from the chemical industry from the companies that are making these products that are convinced that they're safe at the levels that
the fda declined an interview with to the contrary but released the following statement. "fda is constantly monitoring the science on the substances or products it regulates, including bpa. fda's strategy to address concerns about bpa is founded on science; we have invested significant resources to research and review any and all scientific findings." >> the fda, the food and drug administration, can regulate chemicals that can get into our food. bisphenol a isn't only going...
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the fda has been without a fullrs worely on the fda to permanent . >> i see i've >> absolutely.120,000 workers. it's it's an extremely important agency. do you think it's unconchenable our legislature has not solved that problem? >> we have to understand that there is some really good career civil servants who probably are making sure that agencyre >>> are drug manufacturers raising the price in the very clutch at the end? >> we do see some raising the price in the 6-9 months before the patent expires. >> does that defeat the alleged massive savings to the consumer from ger nark drugs? >> not at all. the opportunity is enormous. we know that if the country used anti-inflammatoriy drugs the way doctors and kaiser did rather than celebrex and vioxx, the country would have saved 5 billion dollars. >> i'm sorry we are out of time dr. sharon levine. dr. sharon levine.
the fda has been without a fullrs worely on the fda to permanent . >> i see i've >> absolutely.120,000 workers. it's it's an extremely important agency. do you think it's unconchenable our legislature has not solved that problem? >> we have to understand that there is some really good career civil servants who probably are making sure that agencyre >>> are drug manufacturers raising the price in the very clutch at the end? >> we do see some raising the price in...
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and the fda is rigorous about examining these manufacturering plants, the fda certified theocessing. quality generic, consumers and patients can be >> identical in administration, strength, doseage and qualitiy? >> that's correct. >> you found that to be true in your own medical practice? >> absolutely. and kaiser goes a step further. we -- our pharmacy organization does its own investigations of manufacturing plants that manufacture generics and we ascertain for ourselves on behalf of our 8 1/2 million members that the generic manufacturer is a good manufacturing process but as is going to consistently that mean? >> it means the effect -- effect in the body of the drug will produce the same effect in the body as the brand drug. and those are the two things the fda requires. >> now, does a biopharmaceutical main generate friday so many form of life as opposed to chemicals -- >> that's correct. biopharmaceutical or biotech drugs comes from living materials. cell is generally a protein. and it's a much more complex molecule than a simple small molecule traditional pharmaceutical. >> bu
and the fda is rigorous about examining these manufacturering plants, the fda certified theocessing. quality generic, consumers and patients can be >> identical in administration, strength, doseage and qualitiy? >> that's correct. >> you found that to be true in your own medical practice? >> absolutely. and kaiser goes a step further. we -- our pharmacy organization does its own investigations of manufacturing plants that manufacture generics and we ascertain for...
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they do drug manufacturing which is regulated by the fda. but they also do add-mixing, a form of compounding regulated by the state faboard. this lady was appointed to the state pharmacy board back in 2008. we asked them about that, they say she has recused herself from the matter. 8,000 drug orders were placed with them by drug agencies since 2007. together, both these companies produce hundreds of thousands of medication doses. w, both have shut down their operations. and the massachusetts department of health didn't say there was any direct evidence of contamination when it comes to products for ameridose, but one thing they expose was the incredible lack of oversight for the compound pharmacies, which can put the public at incredible risk, as we've seen here. we're going to continue to try to push the fda and pharmacies to try to get you some answers. >>> and as you know, there is barely three weeks left to the presidential election, i'll be watching, as well as you, about what mitt romney says about his health care plan. he says he want
they do drug manufacturing which is regulated by the fda. but they also do add-mixing, a form of compounding regulated by the state faboard. this lady was appointed to the state pharmacy board back in 2008. we asked them about that, they say she has recused herself from the matter. 8,000 drug orders were placed with them by drug agencies since 2007. together, both these companies produce hundreds of thousands of medication doses. w, both have shut down their operations. and the massachusetts...
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the fda too put stepup. [indiscernible] how much caffeine is in there. >> that mom has made some progress. the senator who oversees the fda budget held a hearing on the drinks and their impact on kids. he has sent a second letter to a asking that agency to regulate the drink. >> thank you for that report. countdown to the election is on tonight. we are 16 days away. a final presidential debate is happening to our night. jay korff joins us now with an on theting perspective race.of the numbers,on polling this race remains a statistical tie. are even higher for last debate. >> it is gorgeous to be out here. between the white house and u.s. capitol, freedom plaza. renowned. there are skateboarders, tourists, and policy come of the finalhe eve before -- between obama and mitt romney. >> the debates are supposed to be for the undecided. >> it is the ideal location to political turning expectations, and disappointment. put this country in a very position. >> the man who voted early is .ed up >> its crust to turn o
the fda too put stepup. [indiscernible] how much caffeine is in there. >> that mom has made some progress. the senator who oversees the fda budget held a hearing on the drinks and their impact on kids. he has sent a second letter to a asking that agency to regulate the drink. >> thank you for that report. countdown to the election is on tonight. we are 16 days away. a final presidential debate is happening to our night. jay korff joins us now with an on theting perspective race.of...
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the head of the fda says they're not yet proof the monster drinks caused those deaths. the investigation say week after a family filed a wrongful death suit. their 14-year-old daughter died after dwrimpking two monster drinks in 24 hours. >> a fund-raiser got underway for the family of a fallen patrol officer who was shot to death while making a traffic stop on interstate 680 last month. from now through wednesday, california pizza kitchen throughout california will donate 20% of the revenues to the cononyngstorm memorial fund. the money going to his family and a clenl fund to his >>> join me tonight at 9:00, coming up then, first it was standard definition, then high definition, now, something new. a leader wants to opt out. then at 11:00 here on abc 7 the stage is set for tonight's final presidential debate. we'll have the trending tweets and the snap poll. that is why we're not on at 6:00. the debate will be on. join us tonight at 9:00 and 11:00. >> this little guy isn't working drk -- walking yet but there fan of the team. >> this dog wears his heart on the giants.
the head of the fda says they're not yet proof the monster drinks caused those deaths. the investigation say week after a family filed a wrongful death suit. their 14-year-old daughter died after dwrimpking two monster drinks in 24 hours. >> a fund-raiser got underway for the family of a fallen patrol officer who was shot to death while making a traffic stop on interstate 680 last month. from now through wednesday, california pizza kitchen throughout california will donate 20% of the...
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the higher value pharmacies, they're the one under fda scrutiny. the smaller ones are under state farm see boards but there seems -- pharmacy boards but there seems to be a gray zone that needs to be addressed. >> so this pharmacy was shipping some thousands of doses all over the country. >> that's exactly. compounding companies were supposed to start out as mom and pop operations mixing up special druz and solutions for people -- drugs and solutions for people with allergies, different needs. but there is a nationwide shortage of en jektibles injectables. doctors and hospitals have turned to the compounding pharmacies to mix up what they need. the question is are they doing it safely. and we gothis response from the fda on this just moments before we went on the air. the fda's regulatory authority over compounding pharmacies is more limited on statutes. compounding pharmacies and pharmacists are responsible for the quality and safety of the drugs they produce for patients. the fda also says once this immediate crisis is contained, they're going to
the higher value pharmacies, they're the one under fda scrutiny. the smaller ones are under state farm see boards but there seems -- pharmacy boards but there seems to be a gray zone that needs to be addressed. >> so this pharmacy was shipping some thousands of doses all over the country. >> that's exactly. compounding companies were supposed to start out as mom and pop operations mixing up special druz and solutions for people -- drugs and solutions for people with allergies,...
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cymbalta is fda-approved to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. one non-narcotic pill a day, every day, can help reduce this pain. tell your doctor right away if your mood worsens, you have unusual changes in mood or behavior or thoughts of suicide. antidepressants can increase these in children, teens, and young adults. cymbalta is not approved for children under 18. people taking maois or thioridazine or with uncontrolled glaucoma should not take cymbalta. taking it with nsaid pain relievers, aspirin, or blood thinners may increase bleeding risk. severe liver problems, some fatal, were reported. signs include abdominal pain and yellowing skin or eyes. tell your doctor about all your medicines, including those for migraine and while on cymbalta, call right away if you have high fever, confusion and stiff muscles or serious allergic skin reactions like blisters, peeling rash, hives, or mouth sores to address possible life-threatening conditions. talk about your alcohol use, liver disease and before you reduce or stop cymbalta. dizziness or faintin
cymbalta is fda-approved to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. one non-narcotic pill a day, every day, can help reduce this pain. tell your doctor right away if your mood worsens, you have unusual changes in mood or behavior or thoughts of suicide. antidepressants can increase these in children, teens, and young adults. cymbalta is not approved for children under 18. people taking maois or thioridazine or with uncontrolled glaucoma should not take cymbalta. taking it with nsaid pain...
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they're not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association, the main trade group of the supplement industry, issued a statement saying this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry. the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to boost the immune system or help with weight loss. none met all of the fda's recommendations for proving the products actually worked. cbs news, new york. >>> now you might expect a shower to be one of the cleanest places in your home. as it turns out, being too clean can sometimes backfire. cbs 5 reporter elizabeth cook on the natural phenomenon that's causing people's showers to make them sick. >> reporter: katie couldn't understand what was happening to her. >> initially i thought the cough was just bronchitis. >> reporter: she was out of breath, had a constant cough and was rapidly losing weight. >> i thought that it would go away. >> reporter: she went to doctor after doctor, but it only got worse. finally, katie learned she had an illness called mtn
they're not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association, the main trade group of the supplement industry, issued a statement saying this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry. the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to boost the immune system or help with weight loss. none met all of the fda's recommendations for proving the products actually worked. cbs news, new york. >>> now you might expect a shower to be one of the...
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now the fda is taking the case. from same-sex manage to gambling in maryland, it seems like the local clergy is taking a stance of every political issue. we break down how it could be a game changer on election day. and a virtual high-school -- kids and baltimore taking classes with kids in south korea. the calls on the next wave in education. and now you are lottery pick 3 and pick four numbers. >> good afternoon. your pick 3 numbers are -- 6-6- 4 first, celebrate the holidays with the it is a wonderful life scratch off. i could win up to 20,000 hours instantly or mail and you are not winning tickets for more chances. here are your tech four numbers. 9-4-7-8. 9 4 7 8 the maryland lottery outlets yourself apply. >> another look at your forecast. >> it really is nice for the next couple days. warm as well. highs near 80 degrees. not only this afternoon but into tomorrow. cool down thursday and friday. and this weekend, a big question of where it will go. >> we know you will be watching. thank you, ava marie. and than
now the fda is taking the case. from same-sex manage to gambling in maryland, it seems like the local clergy is taking a stance of every political issue. we break down how it could be a game changer on election day. and a virtual high-school -- kids and baltimore taking classes with kids in south korea. the calls on the next wave in education. and now you are lottery pick 3 and pick four numbers. >> good afternoon. your pick 3 numbers are -- 6-6- 4 first, celebrate the holidays with the...
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crossland wantssto make ssre reeulated byythe fda, just likk soda is regulated by he fda, justtlike nn doz, which contain caffeine, are regulaaed by theefda.." fournier's parents have filed against monsttr energy.a ccmpany spokespersoo says they are uuaware of ann deaah caussd by its drinks..he f---a, though, is now investtgating the possibility five other deaths.mike gimbel, substance abuse educator::5.04 lawsuit is aboot, it isn't juut monster thattcannhurt r kill our kids..there is, in fact, a warning label, on each responsibility.'gimbel and other advvcates want the government to steppin.miiee gimbel, substanceeabuse educator: 9.300(on regulation) "now it's just waiting for more tragedy and morr tragedy to happen." coming up on the eaaly ediitio... taking aacloser... pollceá.the city program that's under majjr scrutiny... folllwing ssveral aasuits. ((break 1)) 3 p p(ad lib meteorologist)) 33 &p((traffic reporter ad libs)) map liberty map 40 map p95 map 3 3 3 still to come... crime in &pbbltimore schools... bbing under reported. reported.the in-house lot of criticism from the ciiy
crossland wantssto make ssre reeulated byythe fda, just likk soda is regulated by he fda, justtlike nn doz, which contain caffeine, are regulaaed by theefda.." fournier's parents have filed against monsttr energy.a ccmpany spokespersoo says they are uuaware of ann deaah caussd by its drinks..he f---a, though, is now investtgating the possibility five other deaths.mike gimbel, substance abuse educator::5.04 lawsuit is aboot, it isn't juut monster thattcannhurt r kill our kids..there is, in...
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efta says not only are they potentially harmful, it is illegal to sell them without -- the fda says not only are the potentially harmful, it is illegal to sell them without a prescription. >> they could cause damage to one side including blindness. -- to one's eye, including blindness. >> we stop them out prescription, but we can order them with prescriptions. >> of the fda says they are illegal to sell without prescription. >> that i have not heard. >> lenses do come with a written warning. federal officials say it is up to the retailer to make sure all of its products have the required blood testing cert. it is taking a finding very
efta says not only are they potentially harmful, it is illegal to sell them without -- the fda says not only are the potentially harmful, it is illegal to sell them without a prescription. >> they could cause damage to one side including blindness. -- to one's eye, including blindness. >> we stop them out prescription, but we can order them with prescriptions. >> of the fda says they are illegal to sell without prescription. >> that i have not heard. >> lenses do...
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they are not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association issued a statement saying "this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry." the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to help with weight loss. none met the fda's recommendations for proving the products work. >>> fleet week arrives in dramatic fashion. [ crowd noise ] >> a navy hover craft came ashore at ocean beach this morning. the 60's-ton l-cat can be used to deliver heavy equipment in a disaster. it plied a role in the days after hurricane katrina. events that will create grik this weekend. the america' >>> fleet week is just one of the events that will create gridlock this weekend. the america's cup series continues in san francisco bay, and the hardly strictly bluesgrass festival starts friday. >> paul's got the forecast for those weekend events coming up in two minutes. ,,,, >>> did you feel the change ten? it was 5 or 10 degrees cooler in some points. but in downtown san francisco, what a change! we can see th
they are not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association issued a statement saying "this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry." the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to help with weight loss. none met the fda's recommendations for proving the products work. >>> fleet week arrives in dramatic fashion. [ crowd noise ] >> a navy hover craft came ashore at ocean beach this morning. the 60's-ton l-cat can be used...
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in 2006, the fda issued a warning left for necc to stop marketing the cream. they produced thousands of doses of the steroid. >> when was the last time either the food and drug administration or the massachusetts board of pharmacy were visiting this business and looking carefully at what they were doing. we already know that they had had a history of problems, was anyone following up with that? >> reporter: this is by no means the first time safety concerns have been raised about these specialized compounding pharmacies. since 2004, the fda has issued 49 warning letters to compounding pharmacies around the country for significant safety violations. and at least 19 previous deaths may be associated with drugs from these pharmacies. the fda says it has some authority to regulate them, but that the agency's authority over compounding has been challenged vigorously in the courts by compounding pharmacies as well as in congress. but critics argue that because necc was manufacturing drugs on a wide scale, the fda clearly had authority to act. >> the fda for whatever
in 2006, the fda issued a warning left for necc to stop marketing the cream. they produced thousands of doses of the steroid. >> when was the last time either the food and drug administration or the massachusetts board of pharmacy were visiting this business and looking carefully at what they were doing. we already know that they had had a history of problems, was anyone following up with that? >> reporter: this is by no means the first time safety concerns have been raised about...
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this is one of the things that the fda was trying to get at. these are located not just may be in canada or even pretended to be in canada, but all of the world. if it is -- if it does not have an actual address in the united states, that is a pretty key -- red flag. gerri: the illegal drugs are -- illegal drugs are much cheaper than you would find here. we have a full screen. viagra is about half the price. a big attraction, particularly for seniors who are on, you know fixed income. they cannot do anything about it. that is the critical thing. the most interesting thing you said in a break and my thought, is that the fda sent letters out to these websites asking them to close to but they did not necessarily. >> right. they sent letters to the places. they sent letters to travelers to the internet service providers demanding that they be shut down, so it is a process. and even if they do, they are like cockroaches. they just multiplied. gerri: go to your doctor and get the prescription. go somewhere you can trust. it build. >> and of its expen
this is one of the things that the fda was trying to get at. these are located not just may be in canada or even pretended to be in canada, but all of the world. if it is -- if it does not have an actual address in the united states, that is a pretty key -- red flag. gerri: the illegal drugs are -- illegal drugs are much cheaper than you would find here. we have a full screen. viagra is about half the price. a big attraction, particularly for seniors who are on, you know fixed income. they...
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. >> reporter: now the fda is investigating at least two new infections, one from a heart transplant patient who was given a different product made by necc. the fda is rec meanting that -- recommending that doctors stop using all products made by necc. >> any drug ingested, doctors should follow up. >> reporter: the doctor said the primary concern is still the injectable steroid. this alert was put out in alabama. >> the period from exposure to disease can be up to three months. >> reporter: some patients received it weeks ago but dr. besser said patients who received spinal steroids should watch for early symptoms of fungal meningitis. >> headache, difficulty with balance. any of those signs you should see your doctor right away. >> reporter: dr. besser believes most patients should be in the clear in about two weeks, a full four weeks before the drug maker shut down their operations. >> animal lovers listen up. nature's recipe is recalling dog food for possible salmonella it. recalls the oven baked biscuits with real chicken. it was made at del monte pet product foods. it was found
. >> reporter: now the fda is investigating at least two new infections, one from a heart transplant patient who was given a different product made by necc. the fda is rec meanting that -- recommending that doctors stop using all products made by necc. >> any drug ingested, doctors should follow up. >> reporter: the doctor said the primary concern is still the injectable steroid. this alert was put out in alabama. >> the period from exposure to disease can be up to three...
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. >> reporter: when it comes to pet food the fda and u.s.d.a. regulate certain terms but not all are regulated or even clearly defined. >> a lot of buzz words out there right now that pet food companies putting on the labels because it's what is hot in the market. >> reporter: organic is one of those buzz words. the fda said there are no official rules about the labeling of organic foods for pets. what about premeditate and ultra premium? these foods are not required to contain any different or higher quality ingredients. >> those are defined really by the market place. >> reporter: a vet katie nelson said a lot of the terms may be more about marketing like natural. we found in fda definition but there are industry guidelines to follow. there should not be artificial flavors, colors, however --. >> you can still be using byproducts, all sorts of things that may not be the best quality but are natural so you can put natural on the label. >> reporter: look for claim that say lete and balanced, that's actually defined by law. a company must prove t
. >> reporter: when it comes to pet food the fda and u.s.d.a. regulate certain terms but not all are regulated or even clearly defined. >> a lot of buzz words out there right now that pet food companies putting on the labels because it's what is hot in the market. >> reporter: organic is one of those buzz words. the fda said there are no official rules about the labeling of organic foods for pets. what about premeditate and ultra premium? these foods are not required to...
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you can find out more by going to the fda's website. meanwhile, sunland has shut down its facilities during the investigation. >> for more on the outbreak, including a full list of the products, just head to abc2news.com and you'll find it on the home major . >>> 15 sickened and one dead in our state alone. health officials are expecting move about the meningitis outbreak is finished. they believe they made contact with 90% of those affected but the cdc is working around the clock tracking the infections with their meningitis war room. >> well, i don't think we can say for sure exactly when we'll be out of the woods. the longer we get away from the outbreak and the less cases we see, that will be a positive sign for us. but, again, this is a new phenomenon. we encourage patients to be vigilant for some months following exposure to one of these medications. >> nearly 200 people across the land have contracted the strand. if you need more information, including a list of the symptoms to watch out for and we'll have a map of the locations,
you can find out more by going to the fda's website. meanwhile, sunland has shut down its facilities during the investigation. >> for more on the outbreak, including a full list of the products, just head to abc2news.com and you'll find it on the home major . >>> 15 sickened and one dead in our state alone. health officials are expecting move about the meningitis outbreak is finished. they believe they made contact with 90% of those affected but the cdc is working around the...
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. >> she-- try to get the fda to step up and regulate them andmake the energy drink company tell how much is in the drinks. >> the monster beveragecorporation released a statement reading in part monster doesn't believe that the beverages are in anyway responsible for the death of miss fournier. monster is unavair of a fatality caused by any of its drinks. the fda is investigating reports of five deaths and a nonfatal hart attack linked to monster enhey condition -- energy drinks. the stock lost about 14% of the value on monday. >>> 4:39. they lost their home and pets and personal treasures but they got out alive. this morning, it's up to fire investigators to fying out what caused a fire that destroyed this home in federal hill. crews wouldn't scene throughout the day --crews were on the scene throughout the day dealing with hot spots that kept flaring up due to random belongings. throw other houses were damaged but no one was hurt. >>> a new top cop is in town anthony batch is officially the new commissioner e was confirmed with 13 votes in favor. there was one absent and that was
. >> she-- try to get the fda to step up and regulate them andmake the energy drink company tell how much is in the drinks. >> the monster beveragecorporation released a statement reading in part monster doesn't believe that the beverages are in anyway responsible for the death of miss fournier. monster is unavair of a fatality caused by any of its drinks. the fda is investigating reports of five deaths and a nonfatal hart attack linked to monster enhey condition -- energy drinks....
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they are not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association, the main trade group of the supplement industry issued a statement saying this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry. the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to boost the immune system or help with weight loss. none met all of the fda's recommendationses for proving the products actually worked. >>> a woman accused of riding a manatee has turned herself in. on sunday a bystander snapped a photo of the woman. after a statewide search, gutierrez surrendered on tuesday. she said she didn't know she broke the law. she could be charged with sea you could molestation. i'm terrell brown. this is the morning news. ts of s to say get well to your loved ones. ♪ this came for you, mommy. [ female announcer ] but it takes the touch of kleenex® brand, america's softest tissue, to turn a gesture into a complete gift of care. [ barks ] send your own free kleenex® care pack... full of soothing essentials at kleenex.com. klee
they are not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association, the main trade group of the supplement industry issued a statement saying this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry. the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming to boost the immune system or help with weight loss. none met all of the fda's recommendationses for proving the products actually worked. >>> a woman accused of riding a manatee has turned herself in. on sunday a...
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the fda isn't in charge of regulating them because technically they're not making new drugs. they're just customizing drugs already on the market. but in recent years it's grown into a much larger business. it accounts for 37 million prescription drugs taken by patients in the united states every year. it's big business, has little oversight, and it impacts all of us. you work here? >> i'm security for the facility. >> reporter: all week we've tried to dig up anything about how it could have become so deadly. >> unfortunately i have to ask you guys to lead the property. >> reporter: no one here really wants to talk. >> your call has been forwarded to an automatic. >> the number you dialed is not in service. >> your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice system. >> hello. >> hello. i'm trying to get ahold of barry cadden. that one, wrong number. is there someone we can talk to? i even went straight to the home of barry cadden. he's the owner of the facility. there was a car parked at the end of the driveway. no visitors allowed. i would told they would call back. they d
the fda isn't in charge of regulating them because technically they're not making new drugs. they're just customizing drugs already on the market. but in recent years it's grown into a much larger business. it accounts for 37 million prescription drugs taken by patients in the united states every year. it's big business, has little oversight, and it impacts all of us. you work here? >> i'm security for the facility. >> reporter: all week we've tried to dig up anything about how it...
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the fda said that the tainted medication was sent to 23 states including maryland and sickened 105 and caused several deaths. the epidurals have been a standard for years. >> which is getting pain -- upper surgery where they form scar surgery around nerves and cause pinching of nerves, patients with fracture spine or broken spine. it can be helping with this. >> reporter: at threat three people have gotten sick. one died. the maryland department of health and mental hygeine said these seven centers use them for pain treatment, all of them stopped using them from this manufacturer. the doctor said made star hospitals have never used any products from the compounding center. they sued use a sterile kit. they said that it's done to the spine is why this is so damaging. >> the odds -- the form of doing it is doing it from outside where the -- the opening where the nerve comes out of the spine. so, when he do it we put the needle inside the spinal canal and infection can spread faster if the -- because it's a closed space. >> reporter: that was roosevelt. medstar in never use pructs from th
the fda said that the tainted medication was sent to 23 states including maryland and sickened 105 and caused several deaths. the epidurals have been a standard for years. >> which is getting pain -- upper surgery where they form scar surgery around nerves and cause pinching of nerves, patients with fracture spine or broken spine. it can be helping with this. >> reporter: at threat three people have gotten sick. one died. the maryland department of health and mental hygeine said...
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the stock shot up 19% today on positive comments from the fda. it seemed to indicate that mps' drug will get a positive hearing when they go before a panel next week. that's the power of speculation. you won't get that from at&t or verizon. two stocks i like very much. i think you should ring the register up here. no sense of being greedy. bulls make money, bears make money, hogs get slaughtered. and monday gives you a chance to take some profits. what do we want? we want to own the next nps. so i've got another terrific orphan drug play for you tonight, also going up in front of an fda panel next thursday. talking about a company calls isis pharmaceuticals, isis for you home gamers. a company that's developed an entirely new rna-based drug discovery platform that is down right revolutionary and is the buzz of the industry. this platform has given us a huge pipeline. 25 different drugs in development. and every year the pipeline is expanding by three to five new ones. isis is an innovation machine. it's real impressive, the pipeline. this is a $1
the stock shot up 19% today on positive comments from the fda. it seemed to indicate that mps' drug will get a positive hearing when they go before a panel next week. that's the power of speculation. you won't get that from at&t or verizon. two stocks i like very much. i think you should ring the register up here. no sense of being greedy. bulls make money, bears make money, hogs get slaughtered. and monday gives you a chance to take some profits. what do we want? we want to own the next...
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no doz, which regulated by thh fda.."- fournner's parents have filed a wrongful deathh awwuit aaainst monstee energy.a coomany spokesperson says they are naware oo any deaah f-d-a, thougg, is noo investiggting thh possibility monster eeergy isslinked to &pfive otter deaths.mike gimbbe, substance abuse educator:"even though that's what this lawsuit is about, it isnnt justt onster that can hurt or kkll ur kids."there is, in reeponsibility..gimbel aad ach - other advvcates wanttthe governmenn to step innmmke gimbel, substance abuss educator:(on regulation))"noww it's just waiting ffr more tragedy and more tragedy to happen."in baltimore, paul gessler, fox45 news at ten. the f-d-a says ll energy drinks meet federal requirements.there is no prooo the drinks ave aused any deaths or injuries. that rings uu to our ueetton &pof the day..do yyu think heaa to our faceeook paae... and... look for... our... question of the day.../// &pjust... searcc... fox baltimore... and... look for the fox45 icon. he was pointinn a un at me. i w
no doz, which regulated by thh fda.."- fournner's parents have filed a wrongful deathh awwuit aaainst monstee energy.a coomany spokesperson says they are naware oo any deaah f-d-a, thougg, is noo investiggting thh possibility monster eeergy isslinked to &pfive otter deaths.mike gimbbe, substance abuse educator:"even though that's what this lawsuit is about, it isnnt justt onster that can hurt or kkll ur kids."there is, in reeponsibility..gimbel aad ach - other advvcates...
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most scientists say it wouldn't be enough to reach the fda approval. but further studies show that it could help people with early alzheimer's disease. the drug is certainly not the cure that everybody wants, but for al krieger and millions with alzheimer's, it is one of the first hopeful outcomes as researchers battle this tough disease. robert bazell, nbc news. >>> and a story out of pennsylvania, on the eve of his sentencing on 45 counts of child sex abuse, the defiant former state coach, sandusky, saying he is innocent, is lashing out at his accusers, saying they were out for attention, financial gain and prestige, he also says the trial was unfair, and he will continue to fight for another chance. we'll have a report on the final sentencing tomorrow here on this broadcast. >>> and in venezuela, an unprecedented third term for social president hugo chavez, who won re-election even as he battled cancer. he won over many of his people by using his oil profits to help the poor and with free homes and other things in that society. many in this country
most scientists say it wouldn't be enough to reach the fda approval. but further studies show that it could help people with early alzheimer's disease. the drug is certainly not the cure that everybody wants, but for al krieger and millions with alzheimer's, it is one of the first hopeful outcomes as researchers battle this tough disease. robert bazell, nbc news. >>> and a story out of pennsylvania, on the eve of his sentencing on 45 counts of child sex abuse, the defiant former state...
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. ♪ >>> the fda is cracking down on fake online pharmacies. the survey finds 25% of all consumers purchased prescription drugs online. fox news correspondent has more in this consumer alert. >> websites may be hazardous to your health. the if, da cracking down on thousands of online pharmacies selling fake drugs. and not just to regular folks like you and me, but to medical professionals as well. lisa gil is the rescription drugs editor for consumer reports. approximately 1.7 million people use online pharmacies. but, the counterfeit drugs they could be selling carry a very big risk, including medication that is watered down. >> so it's not really effective, as you would expect it to be. that could be dangerous for things, particularly medication you need in your system over a long period of time. >> some of the drugs seized by the fda. viagra, acutane, and tamiflu. gil says if a site doesn't require a prescription, it's probably bogus. also, watch out for sites that don't let you speak with a pharmacist. don't have an address in the u.s., are
. ♪ >>> the fda is cracking down on fake online pharmacies. the survey finds 25% of all consumers purchased prescription drugs online. fox news correspondent has more in this consumer alert. >> websites may be hazardous to your health. the if, da cracking down on thousands of online pharmacies selling fake drugs. and not just to regular folks like you and me, but to medical professionals as well. lisa gil is the rescription drugs editor for consumer reports. approximately 1.7...
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. >> she tried to get the fda to step up and regulate these and make the energy drink company tell people what is in the drinks. you can't tell how much caffeine is in there. >> reporter: the monster company said monster does not believe that its beverages are responsible for the death. monster isn't aware of any fatality anywhere that has been caused by its drinks. the family has chosen to file a lawsuit which monster intends to defend. and tonight the fda is now saying that its investigating reports of five deaths and nonfailed heart attack linked to monster drinks. amidst this, the monster stock dropped. >>> trees, ripped up roof, this was the work of a rnado. it was a small one, and only seemed to hit donald's yard here on cox road. tonight the national weather service confirms it was an ef0 tornado. it did touch down. our meteorologist is here, mike, they say weather is all local. this came to donald's front door. >> poor donald, yeah, great job, first on with this, and again, here's the results, a confirmed tornado as for the national weather service, they have about 1.2-miles and a
. >> she tried to get the fda to step up and regulate these and make the energy drink company tell people what is in the drinks. you can't tell how much caffeine is in there. >> reporter: the monster company said monster does not believe that its beverages are responsible for the death. monster isn't aware of any fatality anywhere that has been caused by its drinks. the family has chosen to file a lawsuit which monster intends to defend. and tonight the fda is now saying that its...
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the fda says there are no official rules governing the labeling of organic foods for pets. what about claims like premium, super premium, ultra premium. the foods are not required to contain different or higher quality ingredients. >> those are defined by the marketplace. >> reporter: veterinarian katie nelson says a lot of the terms maybe more about marketing, like the phrase, natural, we found no fta definition for that term. but there are industry guidelines set up for the pet food companys to follow, there should not be artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, however, you can still be using by-products and using all sorts of things that might not be the best quality, but still natural. so you can put natural on the labels. >> reporter: look for claims that say complete and balanced. that's actually defined by law, a company must prove it's pet food con contain all the nutrients necessary for a healthy dog or cat. why would pet food makers put the other claims on products , the pet food institute believe pet owners know the difference. >> they know the coats and ene
the fda says there are no official rules governing the labeling of organic foods for pets. what about claims like premium, super premium, ultra premium. the foods are not required to contain different or higher quality ingredients. >> those are defined by the marketplace. >> reporter: veterinarian katie nelson says a lot of the terms maybe more about marketing, like the phrase, natural, we found no fta definition for that term. but there are industry guidelines set up for the pet...
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. >>> the fda issued a new warning about discount drugs. you can find several common medications online for less, but it may not be worth the risk, details coming up. check out the rundown. we're back. >> is in fox 5 news edge at 11:00. ♪ [ male announcer ] the first look...is only the beginning. ♪ ♪ introducing a stunning work of technology. ♪ introducing the entirely new lexus es. and the first ever es hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> the fda is cracking down on fake online farms. a survey found 25 -- pharmacies. a survey found 25% of consumers have purchased prescription drugs online. 30% have doubts about the safety of those drugs. fox's brenda buttner has more. >> certain websites may be hazardous to your health, the fda cracking down on thousands of online pharmacies selling fake drugs and not just to folks like you and me, but to medical professionals as well. lisa gill is the prescription drugs editor for consumer reports. she says approximately 1.7 million people use online pharmacies, but the counterfeit drug
. >>> the fda issued a new warning about discount drugs. you can find several common medications online for less, but it may not be worth the risk, details coming up. check out the rundown. we're back. >> is in fox 5 news edge at 11:00. ♪ [ male announcer ] the first look...is only the beginning. ♪ ♪ introducing a stunning work of technology. ♪ introducing the entirely new lexus es. and the first ever es hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> the fda is...
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it's coming up before an fda panel next week. that equates to a 25% to 47% reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease, and we know this is -- now, okay, before i just tell you just got to go buy, buy, buy, there's a contingency here. there's another company with the cholesterol lowering drug for the same condition, and that's going before an fda panel on tuesday. aegirion. now, aegirion has had a strong clinical trial result with its clinical trial, and, in fact, it causes a greater reduction, so why am i recommending isis going into this pair of fda meetings? it's all about risk. ultimately i think both company's drugs will end up getting approved despite safety concerns surrounding each of them. however, if things go the wrong way, the down side risk is much greater for aegirion. here's a tiny $400 million company with a tiny pipeline. isis has $306 million on its balance sheet. if the fda asks for more safety data and isis is going to hold up a heck of a lot better. the other thing is that isis's ldl drug also produces other
it's coming up before an fda panel next week. that equates to a 25% to 47% reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease, and we know this is -- now, okay, before i just tell you just got to go buy, buy, buy, there's a contingency here. there's another company with the cholesterol lowering drug for the same condition, and that's going before an fda panel on tuesday. aegirion. now, aegirion has had a strong clinical trial result with its clinical trial, and, in fact, it causes a greater...
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going before an fda panel on tuesday. ageririon. it has had a strong result with its clinical trial. why am i recommending isis instead of aegerion. i think both drugs will probably get approved despite safety concerns surrounding each of them. if things go the wrong way, downside is much greater for aegerion. and puny pipeline for aegerion. isis has $360 million in cash on the balance sheet. if the fda asks for more safety data or puts up roadblocks, isis will hold up better. isis's drug also reduces other types of fat in the blood and if they can get approval into other types of patients with high ldl cholesterol, we're talking about a billion dollar market opportunity. plus isis isn't just about one drug. they have a whole drug discovery platform that i mentioned. last century, every pharmaceutical company has designed drugs by binding to individual proteins within the body. isis has a different method yolk. they developed drugs that work by binding to rna. rna takes the blueprint from the dna and turns it into various proteins t
going before an fda panel on tuesday. ageririon. it has had a strong result with its clinical trial. why am i recommending isis instead of aegerion. i think both drugs will probably get approved despite safety concerns surrounding each of them. if things go the wrong way, downside is much greater for aegerion. and puny pipeline for aegerion. isis has $360 million in cash on the balance sheet. if the fda asks for more safety data or puts up roadblocks, isis will hold up better. isis's drug also...
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like no doz pills are regulated by the fda. and we also believe that energy drinks need much better warnings on them. >> a little more on this. the teenagers cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia. we spoke with a doctor this evening about the dangers of too much caffeine. here's some of that. >> the concern would be if you're taking large amounts of caffeine. for a young person it's going to cause your heart rate to go faster. it can lead to exciteability and if certain people have heart conditions they shouldn't have too much caffeine. >> a spokesperson for monster energy said its products are safe and the company is unaware of any fatality anywhere caused by any of its drinks. >>> the team making some moves on its off day. later a high stakes heist inside a vegas casino. cops say that man made off with more than a million dollars in casino chips. >>> and imagine this, cars with no drivers on city streets. it sometimes feels that way already. it could one day become a reality if the city council gets its way.
like no doz pills are regulated by the fda. and we also believe that energy drinks need much better warnings on them. >> a little more on this. the teenagers cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia. we spoke with a doctor this evening about the dangers of too much caffeine. here's some of that. >> the concern would be if you're taking large amounts of caffeine. for a young person it's going to cause your heart rate to go faster. it can lead to exciteability and if certain people have...